Incredible Gluten-free Waffles from Florida Bakery
http://www.triumphdining.com/blog/gluten-free/2009/10/incredible-gluten-free-waffles-from-florida-bakery/
by Tiffany on October 28, 2009

There is a new waffle on the gluten-free scene. Island Gluten Free Bakery in Sarasota, FL recently began making gluten-free waffles and they are ‘out of this world’ delicious! ...The bakery uses healthier flours than some companies that make gluten-free baked goods. The owners feel that offering nutritious products is very important. As someone who eats too many things that aren’t that nutritious, I appreciate their efforts greatly!...We defrosted some waffles to enjoy last weekend. They take about six minutes in a 350 degree toaster oven to heat up and toast perfectly! Like many other products at this fabulous bakery, the waffles are “free” of more than just gluten. They do not contain dairy or nuts either. I tend to be wary of foods that are ‘free’ of so many things but I’m getting used to accepting that you can make great food, without things you think are needed for it. Island Gluten Fee Bakery continues to prove this point over and over again! ...If the new Island Gluten Free Bakery creation was comparable to any other gluten-free waffle, I’d do a comparison review. However, these waffles are unlike any I’ve had before, with or without gluten. They are what you’d expect to be served in a restaurant actually. Now I have a waffle that is both incredible tasting and ‘good for me’ – at least as good as a waffle with butter and maple syrup on it can be! Island Gluten Free Bakery will ship UPS ground, 2-day and overnight service. Atlanta is a 2-day service for ground usually. Thanks to the gang at Island Gluten Free Bakery for rocking my gluten-free world yet again!


We recently had a surprise visit from Tiffany Janes
-a gluten free food critic from Atlanta Georgia- and we'd like to share some of her comments about our bread and muffins.

Last but not least - Island GF Bakery was the BEST place we visited while down there. I don't know what they are doing at this bakery, but whatever it is, it blows away every gluten free bakery we've been to, or ordered from.  Their muffins are edible four days after they're made - stored on the counter. Their sandwich bread and cinnamon raisin breads are the best I've had. Their French bread is edible without heating - I've had gf French bread made in France and it's NOT edible without heating. The carrot cake and key lime pie were among the best we've had in life - including all gluten versions. 


First bite…I was in burger heaven. The bread was sweet- almost treat like… it was more like a nice gourmet hamburger bun you would find in an "upscale" burger joint. Nicely done! Another 800 points because it didn't fall apart with the mustard on it! A lot of GF bread falls apart if it gets "wet" but this one held on and tasted fantastic! Loved it!  For dinner I decided to try the Mini-French bread from Island GF. Again, not too bad in the nutrition department! 6g of fiber! Plus it's made with Olive Oil and not butter- so the extra fat in there you know is healthy fat! I defrosted this in the micro for two minutes then popped it in the oven in some tinfoil for five minutes. It toasted up perfectly- no burned spots- and not squishy at all. I love toasty bread. Again- it sliced perfectly when I cracked it open- not a crumble to be found. What luck! The taste? Out of this world. French bread has that nice sweet taste to it that makes you top it with gobs of butter and dip in marinara sauce… well at least for me it does. And this was NO exception to my French bread hankering! I topped it with gobs of Smart Balance and literally inhaled it. It was so good! Perfect! The texture wasn't CHEWY or sticky like other GF breads. It was just amazing. I know, I know, I'm so tough to please! But seriously- excellent! I definitely wish I had more of these- they were a perfect.-  godairyfree.com review

Your gluten free hamburger/sandwich rolls are the best! Nothing has even come close in taste and texture. Cranberry & orange muffins are delicious- can you move to Pennsylvania?

While vacationing in Siesta Key, FL I discovered a wonderful Gluten Free Bakery full of delicious breads, pies, & cakes-It was Heaven! The food was fabulous. The breads were the best I have ever eaten and I have been on a gf diet for 20 years. Thank you, Doug H.

I am a Celiac from the UK, what a joy to find your bakery products on Siesta Key my favorite holiday destination. I bought some sandwich bread, cinnamon raisin & cookies. I had a piece of gf key lime pie & were super. Well done & thank you for providing these products. I will recommend you & Celiac’s in the UK. Thank you Adrian,UK

I think your bread is the best I’ve found anywhere! Also enjoyed your hamburger buns. Tried the pizza and that is also very good. I really think you have a great thing going and wish you a lot of success!